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The Manager of Annual Giving and Communications supports the Executive Director and ASB+CFH operations by managing annual fundraising & related communications.

Creatively utilizing emerging marketing tools and traditional communications vehicles, this team member is responsible for sharing organizational priorities and accomplishments as well as general news and fundraising messages with current and/or prospective supporters.

This position utilizes direct mail, social media and a CRM platform (Bloomerang & Kindful), as well as new and emerging channels to develop and disseminate marketing content and collateral. The role relies heavily on partnership with our internal team as well as external creative consultants and marketing resources, to produce copy, printed and digital collateral, advertising, and marketing content.

COMMUNICATION (50%)

• Coordination, creation and timely delivery of internal and external communications, including social media, newsletters, reports to donors, internal (Foster Supply Hospitality) and community partners.

• Collaborate on (with Executive Director and Marketing Consultant) to create all annual communications elements including solicitations, special event materials presentations, press and other promotional materials consistent with overall organizational and budgetary goals.

• Execute assigned communications to meet mutually agreed upon schedules and milestones.

• Assure consistent, accurate and up-to-date content and design across all communications channels to communicating mission and accomplishments.

• Integrate industry standards; apply best practices, while maintaining brand guidelines, and previously approved quality and content requirements.

• Some design and layout for a variety of print and digital needs (social media, electronic)

• Craft and implement annual fund campaign strategies including direct mail, e-mail, phone, social media, and digital marketing techniques to expand donor base and increase overall giving.

• Collaborate with other team members to identify and develop external content and motivational messaging, news, and stories for inclusion in appeals, social media, website, invitations, and other mediums as needed.

• Ensure proper annual donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship to promote donor retention and increased levels of giving.

• Work with the Executive Director to create metrics and systems to monitor outcomes across all areas of annual giving programming with a particular focus on donor retention, renewal rate, drop off rate and the identification of major gift prospects.

• Write for and/or proofread all publications and marketing materials, which include appeals, e-newsletters, speeches, brochures, impact statements, web pages, special event materials, and other items as needed.

• Regularly maintain fundraising and news content on existing website.

• Maintain a communication calendar that includes e-newsletters, annual appeals, updates to webpages, and annual reports.

• Assume other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

ANNUAL GIVING (FUNDRAISING) PROGRAMS (50%

• With the ED, develop an annual giving strategy to create a pipeline of loyal to engage both existing and future donors.

• Execute the comprehensive annual giving program, including strategies to inspire giving from new donors, increase retention rates, re-engage lapsed donors, and increase average gift amounts.

• Initiate and implement fundraising strategies to identify, diversity, cultivate and solicit new and existing donors.

• Utilize resources including the donor database, wealth screening, staff, publications, and the Internet to develop donor engagement strategies that include cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of target constituents.

• Develop and manage the cultivation and solicitation of a personal portfolio of prospects.

• Collaborate on planning and implementation of fundraising and special events, analyzing the process and results of each event.

• Grow a sustainable monthly giving program.

• Drafts emails, direct mails, and social media and other digital copy that incorporates audience and community-focused strategies.

• Acts as a collaborative partner to collect and share donor and program participant testimonials.

• Monitor impacts of annual giving activities and analyze the effectiveness of fundraising methods and messages; use data analysis to adapt and improve fundraising strategies as needed to increase donor giving, retention, and acquisition.

• Provide back-up support to CRM-driven data management activities during times of exceptionally high volume, such as fundraising drives, including, but not limited to auditing gift data, donor records maintenance, and processing gifts.

• Assist with and attends special events as needed, including donor receptions, fundraising activities and more.

• Manage projects as assigned and utilizes Google docs, CRM (Bloomerang) to manage tasks, assignments, and deadlines.

• Collaborate on creation/implementation of administrative tasks and procedures related to successful execution of donor acknowledgement, reporting, budget and contribution tracking needs.

• Manage monthly stewardship letters, pledge reminders and the anniversary of gift appeal and scheduled annual giving campaigns

• Generation of financial and other reports for Executive Director and Director of Operations and Finance, donors, grantors, volunteer solicitors, consultants and board members.

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited, four-year institution with one to two years related experience and/or training is required or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills with consistent follow-through

• InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or Canva design programs preferred

• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team

• Experience with website management

• Experience with computerized database software systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; Google platform and ability to learn business software programs as needed.

• Experience in digital marketing and social media management

• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamental fundraising principles and practices.

• Extremely goal–oriented with demonstrated project management skills.

• Ability to take initiative and use independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.

• Excellent strategic writing skills for a variety of formats.

• Experience building community and conducting outreach on behalf of an organization.

• Outstanding attention to detail.

• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy.

• Strong self-motivation and independence in carrying out responsibilities, organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks, and meeting deadlines.

• Excellent communications skills, including oral presentations and writing and editing for a wide range of products.

Non-Exempt Annual Salary begins at $55,000
Commensurate with Experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan option

• Paid time off and holidays

• Excellent work environment

• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and financial counseling.

With the support of the Director of Operations & Finance, this position plans and delivers the Real Food Education Programs, partnering with school, community representatives and volunteers to deliver programmatic components of Real Food Educational and Real Food - Real Futures.  

Education Programming Overview

Coordinate ongoing planning and support of introduction and implementation of various program components including:

• Real Food Reminders – Presentations

• Real Food Reflections – Student Activity Facilitation

• Real Food, Real Futures – Internships, Apprenticeships, Mentoring & Scholarships

Education Program Function Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the A Single Bite team in planning and execution of the four sessions of the Real Food Education Program and related programs

• Participate in creative, presentation and program development.

• Schedule all Program Sessions – school, farm, lunch and follow-up/refresher

• Coordinate programmatic components & presentation materials for school program including handout materials, supplies, and food items

• Organize field trips and other activities for program supporters and participants including related transportation, communications and permissions

• Serve as primary presenter of school sessions

• Support student, chef, and presenter needs

• Coordinate virtual and physical content for presentations including, “Single Bites” and other educational materials

• Coordinate “bite” production and delivery

• Support additional presenters (culinary)

• Report on program metrics and anecdotal program activities

• Collect photographs and other report materials

• Regularly contribute programmatic material for communications and marketing

• Provide technical support as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited, four-year institution with one to two years related experience and/or training is required or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Classroom presentation and education experience required

• Strong organizational skills with consistent follow-through

• Ability to connect and build trust with educators, young adults, and volunteers across lines of difference (race, socio-economic, gender).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or Canva design programs preferred

• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team 

Non-Exempt Annual Salary begins at $50,000
Commensurate with Experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan option

• Paid time off and holidays

• Excellent work environment

• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and financial counseling.